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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Critical questions during debate on Amsterdam coalition agreement
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new coalition agreement formed between the PRO Amsterdam and D66 parties. Negotiator Zita Pels characterized the deal as a 'nice left-wing' agreement and prais...
Americans see prices rising sharply for the third month in a row
Inflation in the United States rose sharply in May, driven by increased fuel prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East. This marks the third consecutive month of significant price hikes, l...
Police continue search for missing person at Molenplas, no new leads yet: 'No blueprint for these types of situations'
Police continued their search on Wednesday for a 30-year-old man who went missing near the Molenplas on Tuesday. Authorities reported that there are currently no new clues and many questions remain su...
US and allies condemn Iranian Guard plots
The United States and allies, including the Netherlands, have issued a joint statement condemning alleged lethal conspiracies by the Iranian Quds Force. The statement claims that this elite foreign br...
Damage in rear-end collision in Limmen
Two cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, though both vehicles sustained enough damage to require towing.
Three arrests after Belfast riots, public life disrupted
British authorities have arrested three individuals following riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that significantly disrupted public life. Security Minister Dan Jarvis informed Parliament of the arre...
Most trains running again after lightning strike
Train services in the Netherlands have largely resumed after a lightning strike near Utrecht Centraal caused major disruptions on Wednesday morning. The incident halted travel for several hours on rou...
UN human rights chief sends investigative mission to Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is deploying an investigative mission to Lebanon to examine potential violations of international law. The probe will focus on the ongoing conflict between Israel an...
NGO: 1,300 migrants have already died en route to Spain this year
According to the human rights organization Caminando Fronteras, more than 1,300 migrants died in the first five months of this year while attempting to reach the Spanish coast. The figures were releas...
Three minors arrested for incidents in Hoofddorp
Three minors were arrested on Tuesday in connection with several incidents in Hoofddorp, including two car fires and an explosion at a residence. The suspects are currently in custody as part of an on...
Jetten: leading with Germany for a stronger Europe
During a state visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Prime Minister Rob Jetten emphasized that the Netherlands and Germany will work together to lead the way toward a stronger and more de...
Trump on lack of peace deal: Iran must now pay a price
US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran must pay the price for the lack of a peace deal between the two countries. These remarks followed recent military strikes carried out by the ...
Host Erdogan: Trump's attendance at summit matters for NATO stability
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Donald Trump's attendance at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara is vital for the alliance's stability. Erdogan believes that the participation of the...
Netanyahu to run in elections again
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he will run for re-election this year. The announcement from his Likud party follows recent statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Belfast stabbing suspect to remain in custody
Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese man suspected of a knife attack in Belfast, appeared in court via video link on Wednesday. He faces charges of attempted murder and will remain in custody after bei...
Ukraine aims for own Patriot alternative in six months
Ukrainian defense company Fire Point is developing the FP-7.x air defense missile to serve as a domestic alternative to the American Patriot system. The missile recently completed successful test flig...
Many World Cup tickets offered on resale sites
A survey by the Financial Times has revealed that 180,000 World Cup tickets remain available on official resale platforms. This high availability has raised concerns about whether stadiums will reach ...
Marius Borg Høiby will not be released from prison after all
A Norwegian appeals court has ruled that Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in custody after more than four months in detention. The decision overturned a previous ...
British PM on Belfast riots: shocking and unacceptable
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned riots in Belfast following a recent knife attack, describing the violence as shocking and unacceptable. Starmer emphasized that the targeting of indiv...
Ukraine attacks Russian-used Mariupol port
Ukraine launched an overnight attack on several facilities in the port of Mariupol, which is currently under Russian control. Kyiv officials stated that the strike has significantly hindered Russia's ...
Bust of drug gang with Amsterdam connection leads to discovery of raped woman in Austria
Austrian police dismantled a Hungarian drug gang that was importing large quantities of ecstasy and speed from Amsterdam. During the investigation, authorities discovered that the gang was also involv...
No trains between Central Station and Utrecht due to lightning strike
Train services between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht have been suspended following a lightning strike between Breukelen and Utrecht. Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until appr...
Media: Thousands of Iranians without water after US attacks
Iranian state media reports that thousands of residents in southern Sirik are without drinking water during a period of extreme heat following US air strikes. The bombings reportedly caused significan...
European Parliament counts on member states to implement EU migration pact
Members of the European Parliament announced during a press conference that EU member states are responsible for implementing the new asylum and migration pact. The pact is scheduled to take effect th...
Pakistan claims dozens of extremists killed in border region
Pakistani authorities report killing at least 26 extremists during military operations in the border region with Afghanistan. The strikes specifically targeted shelters linked to the Pakistani Taliban...
Wrong-way driving and wild chase across the Netherlands: prison sentences for Brit and Irishman after Amstelveen theft
Fake Europol emails about child pornography accusations
The Fraudehelpdesk is warning against fake emails appearing to be from Europol that accuse recipients of possessing child pornography. These fraudulent messages are being used by criminals to steal pe...
Manga and anime fans protest after Trump ninja video
A video depicting Donald Trump as a ninja from a popular manga series has sparked online backlash among anime fans. A Japanese online petition expressing concern about the depiction has already gather...
Pilot lies about credentials for 17 years and flies around the world over 900 times
An Air Canada pilot flew for seventeen years and conducted over nine hundred domestic and international flights without a valid license. During this period, the former captain transported tens of thou...
